Definition

The action of confirming something again or a second time.

Example

The reconfirmation of the meeting time was necessary to ensure everyone was on the same page.

Conversation

Did you get the reconfirmation for the meeting tomorrow?

Not yet, but I’m expecting it soon.

I hope they send it before the end of the day.

Me too! It would be nice to have that reconfirmation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reconfirmation → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "confirmare" (meaning to make firm or establish). The word "reconfirmation" means the act of confirming something again or establishing it once more.

Memory Tip

Think of 'confirming' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'confirmare' means to make firm.

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